Lot 71
  • 71

An Italian Silver and hardstone chess set, Buccellati, Italy, 20th century

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • pieces marked on bases Buccellati Sterling Made in Italy, tray marked Buccellati Italy 925
  • height of king 3 5/8 in., length of board 16 3/4 in.
  • 9.2cm, 42.5cm
each of gadrooned baluster form, the "white" pieces with gilt crowns and bases, the "black" pieces with patinated crowns and bases, the silver-mounted black hardstone board inset with pink hardstone squares and a malachite border, in fitted light blue shantung covered case

Condition

good condition
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